SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness Middle School Adolescent Program

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Complete the Health and Fitness Screen

1. What sports or physical activities did you play in the last year? O a. Baseball/Softball O b. Basketball O c. Riding a bicycle O d. Dance/Cheerleading/Gymnastics O e. Football O f. Golfing O g. Horseback riding O h. Running or walking O i. Rollerblading O j. Skateboarding

O k. Soccer O l. Surfing O m. Swimming O n. Track O o. Volleyball O p. Tennis O q. Others (list): ______________

2. Do you participate in physical activity for at least 30 minutes four or five times a week? For example, riding a bike, running, walking, swimming, or playing a sport for 30 minutes on most days? O a. Yes O b. No 3. Do you usually eat a healthy breakfast every morning? For example, cereal and low fat milk, whole wheat toast, oatmeal, eggs, yogurt or fruit. O a. Yes O b. No 4. Do you usually sleep eight or more hours each night? O a. Yes O b. No

5. Which of the following best describes your alcohol use? For example, drinking beer or wine. O a. I have not tried alcohol and will never try it. O b. I have not tried alcohol and am not planning to try it in the next 2 or 3 years. O c. I have not tried alcohol but will probably try it as an adult. O d. I have tried alcohol once or twice and am not planning to try it again. O e. I have tried alcohol and plan to try it again. O f. I have been drinking during the last 6 months.

What sports or physical activities did you play in the last year?

Sports & Physical Activities: 1. Are fun. 2. Keep you fit & healthy. 3. Make you feel good about yourself. 4. Give you lots of energy. 5. Help you do better in school.

Alcohol and drugs hurt your health and how you do in school and sports. An Active Life and Alcohol Do NOT mix

Do you participate in physical activity for at least 30 minutes four or five times a week? For example, riding a bike, running, walking, swimming, or playing a sport for 30 minutes on most days?

• Promote a healthy heart and lungs. • Help control weight. • Reduces stress. 30 minutes of Sports & Physical Activities

Discussion Question: What types of sports or other physical activities would you like to try or do more of?

The key to a fit and healthy body is lots of physical activity AND staying away from alcohol and drugs.

Do you usually eat a healthy breakfast every morning? For example, cereal and low fat milk, whole wheat toast, oatmeal, eggs, yogurt or fruit.

Eat a Healthy Breakfast & Healthy Foods • It can have a big effect on how you feel. • It can also help you have more energy in school and sports.

Discussion Question: What types of healthy foods do you like to eat or would you like to eat more of?

1. Alcohol & marijuana lead to weight gain. 2. They sap your energy. 3. They rob your body of vitamins and minerals.

Do you usually sleep eight or more hours each night?

Getting 8 or more hours of sleep each night can give you more energy and help you think clearly.

Discussion Question: What’s one thing you do that helps you or could help you get enough sleep most nights?

Alcohol, tobacco and drugs disrupt sound sleep needed to be active & fit.

Which of the following best describes your alcohol use? For example, drinking beer or wine. a. I have not tried alcohol and will never try it. b. I have not tried alcohol and am not planning to try it in the next 2 or 3 years. c. I have not tried alcohol but will probably try it as an adult. d. I have tried alcohol once or twice and am not planning to try it again. e. I have tried alcohol and plan to try it again. f. I have been drinking during the last 6 months.

One of the most important things you can do to be healthy and maintain an active life is to AVOID using alcohol and drugs.

Discussion Question: What types of problems could people your age have with drinking alcohol?

By not using alcohol or drugs, you will not: • Get into fights with friends • Get hurt or sick • Get into trouble with your family, at school, or with the police

Studies show most young people DO NOT use alcohol or drugs. You can increase your skill to say “NO” to alcohol by practicing, just like any sport or physical skill.

Discussion Question: What things can young people do to help them stay away from drinking alcohol?

You can stay away from drinking by… • Exercising • Listening to music • Playing sports • Hanging out with friends that support your active lifestyle

To keep healthy, have more energy, look and feel good, and do better in school and sports… stay away from using alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

To Be Active, Healthy, Look & Feel Good… 1. Get 8 or more hours of sleep each night; 2. Eat a healthy breakfast every day, such as nutritious cereal and low-fat milk, whole wheat toast, oatmeal, eggs, yogurt or fruit, and eat a daily variety of other healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while limiting junk food; 3. Do some fun physical activity, such as riding a bike, running, swimming, or walking or playing a sport for at least 30 minutes a day four or five times a week; and 4. Most importantly, avoid alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, prescription drug misuse, marijuana and illegal drug use.

Complete a Goal Plan/Contract

Online PPW Goal Contract. Substance Use to Avoid • 7 demographic items • Which of the following substances will you avoid during the next 7 days in order to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle? Choose all that apply. 1. Alcohol 2. Marijuana 3. E-cigarettes 4. Cigarettes or other tobacco 5. Non-medical opioids 6. Other illegal drugs 7. Other

Online PPW Goal Contract. Healthy Behavior to Improve • Which one of the following healthy habits will you improve during the next 7 days. Choose one. 1. Get 8 or more hours sleep each night 2. Eat a healthy breakfast every day or eat a daily variety of other healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables 3. Participate in some fun physical activity or sports for at least 30 minutes 4 -5 days a week 4. Practice a stress control technique most days a week like yoga, meditation, prayer or walking in nature

Online PPW Goal Contract-List a Measurable, Achievable Wellness Goal 1. List a specific, measurable habit you will improve from the previous list. For example, playing tennis is measurable but getting more exercise is not, and eating more fruits and vegetables is measurable but eating healthier is not. 2. List an exact amount of that habit you will do each time. For example, 30 minutes each time or 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. 3. List an exact frequency of the habit you will do. For example, 4 days a week, Monday-Thursday, or each day of the week.

Online PPW Goal Contract. Identify Who Will Co-Sign Your Contract • In addition to yourself, who else will sign this goal plan to make it an official contract between you and them? 1. Mom or dad 2. Grandmother or grandfather 3. Aunt or uncle 4. Older brother or sister 5. Trusted and supportive friend 6. Other

Online PPW Goal Contract. Posting Your Goal Plan • Where will you post your goal plan/contract so you can see it every day and be reminded to monitor your health habits? Choose one. 1. Bedroom wall or mirror 2. Bathroom mirror 3. Refrigerator door 4. TV or computer 5. Other

• Add your signature and date • Have your co-signer sign and date Online PPW Goal Contract. Sign, Date & Get Co. Signature

• You have successfully completed the Prevention Plus Wellness Goal Contract. Remember to place this contract where it can be seen each day to monitor your daily goal progress. After one week, review your goal plan and complete another to help you continue to experience success in reaching your goals. • You’ve taken the first and most important step toward improving your wellness. Improving yourself is a life-long process. It takes committing to small changes. Focus on and celebrate the small gains you make each day, week and month. You can do it! Keep trying. Never quit! Congratulations!